Villa Bottaro In Silvano d'orba

10/07/2024: Having found myself by chance in Novi Ligure, I opt for this restaurant for lunch. Sufficiently refined cuisine, but without notes of excessive enthusiasm. The service was courteous, although slow and sometimes distracted, despite the place being semi-deserted. Other commercial choices are questionable. The lack of a tablecloth or runner, regardless of cleanliness, remains a "gamble" of elegance. Including the attempt at gourmet cuisine, the portions are truly embarrassing. There is little wine available. I chose to taste a champagne whose quality I don't question, but the quantity is at the limit of tasting. The choice of fruit "minestrone" presented in very small pieces of fruit in absolutely small quantities was disappointing. Such a fruit dish seasoned, at the time, with a pour of violet water that I would have gladly avoided! Personally I found it cloying. (Maybe asking, if desired, would be a gesture of courtesy.) And we arrive at the coffee, accompanied by some biscuits (3) "offered". Forgive me, but €4.00 a coffee??? It probably summarizes, simply, what has been described above.

08/07/2024: What a great place to dine. Alice took great care of us and she gave us the best suggestions for drinks and food ❤️ Their wine collection is impressive (and massive). The atmosphere is super relaxing.